What a thrill it must be, if only for a day, to pull on an authentic team jersey and pitch for the Show. Jason Knapp, rookie right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, will surely remember that moment for the rest of his lif...What a thrill it must be, if only for a day, to pull on an authentic team jersey and pitch for the Show. Jason Knapp, rookie right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, will surely remember that moment for the rest of his life.

It doesn't seem fair to me that the Pirates and the Phillies are in the same league together, thus forgoing any opportunity for them to play against one another during the final seven games of the World Series. But the Phillies, ...It doesn't seem fair to me that the Pirates and the Phillies are in the same league together, thus forgoing any opportunity for them to play against one another during the final seven games of the World Series. But the Phillies, at least, have ongoing reasons to celebrate: one recent World Series victory, along with a robust rookie roster, including right-handed pitcher Phillippe Aumount.

The Red Sox have yet to match up against the Orioles this season, but I will be curious to see what happens when they do. The Orioles have really beefed up their bullpen, adding yet another right-handed rookie, Zach Britton, to t...The Red Sox have yet to match up against the Orioles this season, but I will be curious to see what happens when they do. The Orioles have really beefed up their bullpen, adding yet another right-handed rookie, Zach Britton, to their line-up.

No matter what else the Twins do or do not accomplish this season, they will be playing in their very own stadium for the first time. That deserves a toast, as does rookie right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson. Raise your glasses !

Some say that Major League Baseball is all about the pitching. If there is any truth to that theory, then, this just may be the Oriole's year, as they welcome rookie right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta into their bullpen.

There are rookies . . . and then there are rookie fans. Be sure your up and coming fan is dressed to his or her Oakland best for the new season, as you look for some heat from right-handed rookie pitcher, MIchael Inoa.

In between spring training games, Casey Crosby can bone up on the history of his new team with this boxed set of DVDs. Could he rock Comerica Park? Only 15 days until Detroit discovers what this lefty pitcher is really made of.....In between spring training games, Casey Crosby can bone up on the history of his new team with this boxed set of DVDs. Could he rock Comerica Park? Only 15 days until Detroit discovers what this lefty pitcher is really made of...